GRC Lead - Workforce Risk and Policy

Pinnacle Group exists to connect people with opportunity. For the last 25 years, we've done exactly that by living our core values of putting people first, delivering excellence in all we do, and giving back to the communities in which we live and work. We are a leading workforce solutions company supporting the talent needs of global leaders in financial services, technology, communications, utilities, and transportation and we are one of the largest women and minority-owned companies in our industry. Our team of service-driven, energetic, and diverse professionals is well-respected in our industry and our leadership team is aligned and focused on taking the company to the next level. If you're looking for a new opportunity where you can truly make a difference, we hope you'll apply for a position with us.

Job Summary

• Develop, maintain, and enhance workforce risk, governance, compliance, and policy-related documentation, including policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Support internal audits and compliance reviews related to workforce processes, governance controls, and policy adherence.
• Evaluate workforce-related processes and controls to identify risks, gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with HR, operations, compliance, legal, technology, and business stakeholders to align workforce practices with internal standards and enterprise risk requirements.
• Document risk findings, policy updates, governance decisions, audit responses, and remediation activities in a clear and professional manner.
• Monitor workforce compliance activities and support consistent application of policies and governance controls.
• Provide recommendations to strengthen workforce risk management practices, governance maturity, documentation quality, and control effectiveness.
• Support ongoing development of workforce governance and risk management programs while contributing to strategic initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Risk Specialist, Controls Specialist, Compliance Specialist, or similar role within a Human Resources function.
• Strong writing skills with demonstrated experience creating policies, procedures, standards, process documentation, or governance materials.
• Experience performing internal audits or audit support activities related to HR requirements.
• Knowledge of HR-related controls, compliance expectations, and risk management practices.
• Ability to identify process gaps, document findings, and communicate recommendations clearly.
• Approximately 2–5 years of relevant HR risk, audit, compliance, or controls experience.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently.
• Interest and capability to grow into a future leadership role.
• Preferred certifications include SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or CCEP.